本文讲述了轮式滑冰创始人怎样首次使他的这项发明面世的一件趣事。
1．Merlin was considered a dreamer because he ________.
A. always dreamed while sleeping B. invented the roller skates
C. often gave others surprises D. had very rich imagination
答案：D。事实细节题。由第2段倒数第2句“Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams.”可知答案。
2．Merlin roller skated into the room in order to ________.
A．arrive at the party on time B．impress the party guests
C．test his new roller skates D．make the host satisfied
答案：B。事实细节题。由第3段倒数第1句“...he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.”可知答案。
